Tag

Cars

All articles tagged with #cars

cars6 days ago•49 min saved

Mercedes‑Benz’s electric AMG GT 4‑Door targets hypercar pace with 1,153 hp and 0–60 in 2 seconds

Mercedes-Benz unveils the AMG GT 4‑Door EV, a high‑performance sedan built on an 800‑volt platform with three axial‑flux motors delivering up to 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb‑ft, a Formula 1–inspired cooling system, and 600 kW ultra‑fast charging (10–80% in 11 minutes); it features MB.OS with the AMG Race Engineer Core, over 1,600 engine‑like sounds for the silent motor, and a claimed 0–60 time of about 2 seconds, with GT 55 arriving late 2026 and GT 63 in 2027.

via The Verge|

#amg-gt #cars #electric-cars

technology13 days ago•17 min saved

Your Car Is Watching You: The Hidden Data Highway Inside Modern Vehicles

Modern connected cars act as rolling data centers, collecting location histories, who’s in the car, what you listen to, and even biometrics like weight or facial expressions, often with little protection for consumers. Insurance companies and data brokers buy and sell this information, potentially raising rates or enabling targeted marketing. A Mozilla review found major car brands failing basic privacy standards, and GM faced FTC action over selling location data. With new U.S. rules pushing advanced impaired‑driving tech that could widen data collection—and uneven protections in the U.S. and Europe—consumers are advised to opt out of telematics, request and delete collected data, and adjust privacy settings, though comprehensive data ownership and consent safeguards are far from guaranteed.

via BBC|

#cars #data #insurance

cars16 days ago•9 min saved

Six V10s Prove Reliability Can Match Performance

Despite a history of being considered fragile due to inherent V10 imbalance, Six models—the Dodge Viper, Ram SRT-10, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8 V10, Lexus LFA, and Lamborghini Huracán—show that these engines can be highly reliable when well maintained. The article cites sources like Top Gear, Edmunds, CarFax and MOT data to illustrate strong reliability across generations, while noting a few model-specific issues (e.g., early BMW M5).

via Jalopnik|

#cars #dodge-viper #lamborghini-gallardo

tech26 days ago•44 min saved

Gemini AI Arrives in Cars With Google Built-In, Upgrading In-Car Intelligence

Google will upgrade vehicles with Google built-in to Gemini AI, a more conversational assistant that can handle car data (EV battery levels, journey updates), summarize messages, and fetch driver-relevant info. The rollout starts in the US with English support and will expand to additional regions and languages; GM has already announced Gemini for about 4 million 2022+ GM vehicles, but the update isn’t limited to GM. Eligible users signed into their Google Account in their car will see the upgrade option as it rolls out.

via The Verge|

#ai #cars #gemini

business1 month ago•80 min saved

Surging new-car prices push buyers toward the used market

A Associated Press report notes that the average cost of a new car is approaching $50,000 due to post-pandemic demand, ongoing supply disruptions, tariffs, and rising insurance and repair costs. The affordability squeeze is prompting many buyers to consider used cars or delay purchases, while automakers point to cheaper models and options like EVs; tighter used-car supply and longer ownership periods are further complicating the market.

via AP News|

#auto-industry #business #cars

tech2 months ago•49 min saved

Android Automotive grows into the car’s brain with software-defined vehicle ambitions

Google unveiled a new open version of Android Automotive that expands beyond the car’s infotainment system to control non-safety internal components, aiming to reduce fragmentation by becoming the standard software layer for software-defined vehicles. The update promises a more cohesive in-car experience, faster over-the-air updates, smarter voice assistants, and proactive maintenance alerts, with automakers gaining a common foundational codebase for features like climate control, cabin management, digital keys, and personalized driver profiles. Renault Group and Qualcomm are already involved, and Google faces competition from Apple’s CarPlay Ultra.

via The Verge|

#android #automotive #cars

cars2 months ago•17 min saved

Selleck’s Magnum P.I. Ferrari Heads to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach

A 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS that starred in Tom Selleck’s Magnum P.I. is heading to Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach auction in April, offered with no reserve. The unrestored, patinaed car—carbureted V-8, about 93,000 miles, five-speed manual—was used in the pilot and early seasons (repainted from Fly Yellow to Rosso Corsa) and comes with show provenance, including a cross-country trip for Car and Driver. Prior sale attempts on Bring a Trailer and at a GAA Classic Cars auction topped around $120k but did not sell. Barrett-Jackson emphasizes its iconic status, and a new owner could technically sit in Selleck’s seat while reliving Magnum P.I. nostalgia.

via Robb Report|

#barrett-jackson #cars #classic-cars

automotive2 months ago•3 min saved

From salvage to value: Australia’s cheapest V8 Mustang flips in a week

YouTuber Matty Willo buys the cheapest V8 2016 Ford Mustang GT (with only ~34k miles) at a Pickles salvage auction in Australia for AUD 20,000 after fees. Despite front-end damage, the frame was straight, and he replaced OEM parts (radiator support, bumper, grille, etc.) for about AUD 2,500, bringing total investment to ~AUD 26,000. With the 5.0L Coyote V8 and manual transmission, the car is a strong bargain since similar V8 Mustangs in Australia command higher prices, effectively turning a salvage purchase into a valuable flip in just a week.

via supercarblondie.com|

#australia #automotive #cars

cars2 months ago•3 min saved

Rodrigues' Berlinetta Veloce Debuts Dual-Engine Hypercar: 900HP V12 Base, 18-Cylinder Optional

Automobili Rodrigues, a new Italian coachbuilder, is pursuing the Berlinetta Veloce with a standard 7.0L naturally aspirated V12 delivering 900hp and an optional 9.0L 18-cylinder Triangolare engine that’s turbo- and supercharged for about 1,954 lb-ft of torque; production is planned as a limited, multi‑million‑dollar vehicle (roughly $5–$10 million) with a manual transmission, currently unveiled as a design study awaiting a driving prototype.

via supercarblondie.com|

#automobili-rodrigues #cars #hypercar

cars2 months ago•3 min saved

Face-Sized Turbos Power a 1,000-HP Mercedes Drift Limo

A former Mercedes E-Class limousine has been transformed into a 1,022 hp drift-focused monster by Backfire Brad, swapping in a twin-turbo Corvette V8; the oversized turbos poke out from the hood, the car wears bright yellow with 'Drift Limo' branding, and it debuted at SEMA 2025 and joined a snow-ice drift event by RD48.

via supercarblondie.com|

#cars #limo #limousine

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Yakutia's Cold-Weather Car Playbook: Engine Blankets, Heated Garages, and Mutual Aid at -95.8°F

In Yakutia, extreme Siberian winters force drivers to harden their cars with insulation (extra windshield glazing, industrial engine blankets, windproof grilles) and to park in heated garages. Cars are kept idling to prevent oil and fluids from freezing, and specialized thawing services help when engines stall. Beyond hardware, a culture of mutual aid—drivers stopping to check on strangers—helps communities cross long tundra routes when winter equipment or conditions falter.

via supercarblondie.com|

#cars #cold #siberia

cars3 months ago•3 min saved

Fatigue, not speed, makes the world’s longest straight road dangerous

Saudi Arabia’s 149-mile stretch of Highway 10 is the world’s longest straight road, but a civil engineer warns its unchanging, repetitive driving can cause fatigue and highway hypnosis, making it riskier than it sounds.

via supercarblondie.com|

#cars #fatigue #guinness-world-records

culture3 months ago•10 min saved

Cars as Cultural Mirrors: A Global Portrait of Mobility

Dutch photographer Martin Roemers’ Homo Mobilis surveys about 200 vehicles across eight countries to explore how transport reveals owners’ identities, cultural values, and social inequalities—from rooftop gardens on cars in India to homeless-car living in the U.S.—and ends with depictions of scrapped vehicles to underscore mobility’s impermanence.

via NPR|

#cars #culture #globalization

business4 months ago•26 min saved

Car prices rise, locking buyers into $1,000+ monthly payments for both new and used vehicles

The Washington Post reports that surging car prices are pushing buyers of both new and used cars into monthly payments of $1,000 or more, with more than 20% of new-car buyers in this range—an all-time high—highlighting a broader affordability crisis in the auto market.

via The Washington Post|

#auto-industry #business #cars

obituaries5 months ago•5 min saved

Legendary singer-songwriter Chris Rea passes away at 74

Chris Rea, a renowned rock and blues singer known for his distinctive voice and love of cars, has died at age 74. His career was inspired by his passion for driving, which influenced many of his hit songs like 'Road to Hell' and 'Driving Home for Christmas.' Rea overcame health challenges, including pancreatic cancer, and was also a car enthusiast who owned vintage vehicles. His music and life were deeply intertwined with themes of travel and life's journeys.

via BBC|

#cars #chris-rea #driving